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49 thoughts on “Mazda b3000 / ford ranger – lean running misfire – p0171”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jeff Randolf says:

    Ignition Coil connector/ pigtail goes bad too. I had 2 go bad on 99 B3000. Didn't find it until I spent $$$$'s changing coil, wires, plugs… everything.
    STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS S658

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Douglas Dailey says:

    Another good video great job. And that could have happened to anyone. I have crossed spark plug wires before. Now when switch wires, i do one at a time.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sunny Moe says:

    I working on my truck Mazda b3000 I can't give it a the misfire I changed the computer I changed the wire plug coil head how to fix it so I need your help

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Donald Painter says:

    I'll take the dirt road any day

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jose Hernandez says:

    Nice ๐Ÿ‘

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Antonio Claudio Michael says:

    Good video Eric O wires Swapped Pretty easy simple Fix ๐Ÿ‘Œ ๐Ÿ‘ @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jim Bos says:

    What a talented family. Sometime tell us about your dad and brothers, etc etc. We like you and want to know that stuff.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Damon .Valverde says:

    LOL…."Rookie mistake"! As always love the videos!

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars bob Patterson says:

    I put he's on a 351 Cleveland. I didn't know firdfing. Order. Yes!!!

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars bob Patterson says:

    Churches

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jaysons toy says:

    Hi

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! Craig Goodwin says:

    Those scan tools aren't worth crap UNLESS they have a few drops of ice cream smeared on them here and there. Hey Eric, did you go past the ice cream shop on the way home. How did that work out? Thanks for sharing!

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Uptin Sinclaire says:

    What was the deal with the test light and the sparking? Just checking to see if the coil is firing?

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Charley strom says:

    Can I change mazda rims to ford ranger rims on too.for 2005 b2300 mazda.

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ronald Bergeron says:

    I would like to see more of detecting plug wires that are in the wrong order. In this video I lost you. I couldn't follow your trouble shooting. Great video.

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Larry Holland says:

    I have a 98 Ford Ranger/standard shift. My engine will rev high,and wonโ€™t go back down until I come to a complete stop, or downshift. What do you think about this

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul Standaert says:

    Ever since my OTC Genesys that I got over 10 years ago, I completely lost faith in OTC scan tools. That thing never failed to disappoint.

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Doug Kubash says:

    We used to have John Deere 310A's back in the day, they did us a good job. Our newest one now is a 310SK – nice machine!

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Doug Kubash says:

    I might of crossed plug wires up before! lol

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chilly Brit says:

    Hope you weren't too hard on your brother on this. As you say, we all make mistakes or oversights.
    Also, oftentimes double, triple and quadruple checking things seems to exacerbate that – just keep overlooking the same issue to the point we convince ourselves the issue HAS to be elsewhere – when the issue is actually a consistent brain fart.
    Take a break (grab a coffee, smoke, toilet break, sandwich, w/e) and come back to it with fresh eyes or get someone else to double check it – blam fixed, there's your problem lady.
    Can't ride someone if you're the second eyes because you know damn well karma will bite you right away and you'll miss something even more obvious right the next day that they get to catch. Keeps us humble. ๐Ÿ™‚

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sam Carter says:

    The coilpack on these last gen vulcans have a 123|564 pattern instead of 456… very confusing to many people, its an easy mistake to make and even miss on second inspection….

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bill Krause says:

    I felt a slight miss driving down the highway in my 02' Ford Ranger XLT 4.0L and drove it into the the Ford Dealership. I had to initially paid for the Diagnostics Test that showed a misfire at Number 5 cylinder. I had them install new plugs and plug wires as recommended, and an hour later I was back on the road. I request the same trusted mechanic that repetitively works on Ford Rangers and gets to the point, does the fix, road test it afterwards, and evaluated what repairs I may need in the future like a valve cover leak, which he did the next day. My truck is 19 years old with 174,000 miles, and I'm retired now driving only 3000 miles a year. My truck runs, drives, and looks like Show Room Condition. It's the best $19,000 investment I had ever made, besides my 1998 Ford Ranger that was totaled in a head-on collision from the other guy on the wrong side of the road. The shock of impact traveled through the whole truck to where you couldn't open up the tailgate. If I had the money I would buy a new ranger, but they want double now for what I paid for mine.

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Buglioli says:

    There's nothing here Worth Dying For carry your ass on kick rocks. That's a good sign at your brother shop I like it.

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Buglioli says:

    Ice cream and TPMS sensors. I usually go for cake with ice cream.

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Vincent Bozzone says:

    I lie on a dirt road now so I know what you mean about how long the dust stays down.

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Garry Reese says:

    Did that myself once.back to basics found it.

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars hightttech says:

    Eric, you have worked with MANY scanners. Which one is your favorite to date? (For a shop like yours)

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars William Mason says:

    Wait till your brother gets the bill for the service call and double the price when someone else has worked on it

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom Weir says:

    Any excuse to get out of the shop, or, to see baby brother?

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bill Groel says:

    Your a good brother thank you for sharing ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ˜Ž

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paublus Americanus AMERICANUS says:

    This will definitely tweak bros pride him working on equipment like dad. Boy for my first set of plug wires pulling them all out sheesh.

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lisa Tamez says:

    I just replaced the catalytic converter on my 2006 Mazda b3000 Dual sport 3.0 Now the overdrive is flashing and check engine light came on. Code is p0174. System is too lean bank 2. When I move cable to overdrive under hood and secured it overdrive flashing stopped and kicking stopped. But P0174 still appears. ๐Ÿค” mass air flow sensor has been cleaned and the air control valve has been changed. Anyone have any clue what else it could be ?

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lucas Ellyson says:

    Salt brine the gravel roads? Your taxes must be insanely high

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lucky Baldwin says:

    mmmm ice cream. Ranks right up there with the milkshake and root beer float

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Douglas Sprague says:

    un-
    burnt fuel to the O2 sensor? does that show lean or rich? Seems like it would indicate a rich condition.

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars FastenDeezNuts says:

    Following your strategy for diagnosis. You help me.

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars A M says:

    This is why I love your channel Eric O!!!
    Car repairs,
    Ice Cream,
    Honest repairs,
    JOHN DEER TRACTORS,
    Bust yur bro's b@lls(LOL),
    New toys(tools),
    Dogs and 6sh00ters,
    Cats&mice,
    Country driving&living,
    Where our food comes from(Thanks to farm communities, Love our country's Farmers, Keep Growing!!!!!)
    All around just living Life!
    Thankful for my Country here on the day before Independence Day 2020!! AND THE SMA CHANNEL!!
    Perfect video for today I'd say!
    Oh, did I mention Car Repairs….. LOL ;o)
    Great Video!! SMA! SMA! SMA! SMA!……..

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars True Story says:

    This guys full of excuses

    Wow!!!

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Timothy Emerson says:

    Good job yeah I've done the same damn thing those wires you get them cross and it goes wide I do why isn't it running right and find out you cross them couple wires it makes you feel like it. Yay tall well then you can say okay I'm a dumbass fix it and go on right

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom Kimbrel says:

    Would like to say something clever, but canโ€™t, so enjoy!

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ozzy Krahn says:

    I love ice cream

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Pedro De La Sancha says:

    I literally just finished doing a full tune-up to a 2002 MAZDA B4000 with the 4.0L. I couldn't understand why the truck was running so rough and throwing a P0174 Code. I checked to vacuum leaks and all that stuff. Then I bumped into this video. Lo and behold, I flipped wires 5 and 6. ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ Valuable lesson learned here. Check the obvious things first. Thanks for the teaching my friend. ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bryan Straub says:

    so if I have a P0174 and it had a misfire on Cylinder 4 it will cause the lean code on that bank?

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars riblets1968 says:

    The cat footage alone was worth the price of this video.

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars thedanyes says:

    "Dual Sport, whatever that means." "Hey do you know if this is the DS or the Base model?" LOL.

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Bambenek says:

    Spreading salt year around should be criminal. But on the other hand that fact does a good job of paying your bills.

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sean McGuirk says:

    I wouldn't favor briquette squirting at a BBQ? by someone who "knows" BBQ.
    Garage mechanics who refuse diagnostics knowledge, on YouTube?
    Useless.

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sean McGuirk says:

    What I never understand? Promoting dangerous diagnostics when a smoke test would be more reasonable, and responsible.

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jay None says:

    Easy to do. My 3.0 is 123 on one side. 465 on the other. Thats looking at a coil pack and not the firing order. On bank 2 it is very easy to mix up 5 and 6.Because looking at it 5 and 6 makes since.But it not ,,,,,It's 6 and 5.I have seen many people on the 3.0 mix 5 and 6 up,, including my self. The way I remember it is 123465.If your coil pack is mounted like his.This is probably not the firing order. Just the way to help me remember because we on 3 vehicles that are 3.0.

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